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| 76ers New Owner Pulls All Nighter Bidding on Dr J Memorobilia |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/25/11 10:48 am | updated: 11/25/11 10:48 am |
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The Philadelphia 76ers new owner, Adam Aron is finding productive ways to stay busy while the NBA season is on hold. Last week he stayed up all night bidding on Julius Erving's memorabilia being auctioned on ebay. To raise some money, Dr. J posted some of his stuff on ebay and Aron decided to try to keep the memorobilia in Philly.
Aron issued this statement to Broad Street Radio. "I will tell you, because it's kind of a wild thing. The auction closed at 10 PM on Saturday... Read More |
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| Amish Hair Cutting Hate Crime Leaders Arrested |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/25/11 10:31 am | updated: 11/25/11 10:31 am |
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Members of a breakaway Amish sect have been arrested in association with hate crimes against the Amish community. In September and October the breakaway group forcefully cut the beards and hair of Amish men and women. Cutting the hair is a highly offensive act to the Amish, who believe the Bible instructs women to let their hair grow long and men to grow beards and stop shaving once they marry.
The leader of a breakaway Amish group, Sam Mullet, allowed the beatings of those who... Read More |
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| Chritmas Tree Lighting in Philadelphia |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/25/11 10:16 am | updated: 11/25/11 10:16 am |
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On Tuesday, Philadelphia will light the Christmas Tree on Rittenhouse Square. The Tree Lighting Ceremony features holiday entertainment, character visits, complimentary roasted chestnuts, Santa Claus and plenty of holiday surprises. The Christmas Tree itself is more than 30 feet tall. The Salvation Army will be collecting unwrappped toys for needy children and TD Bank will be handing out free elf hats. The tree lighting ceremony starts at 5pm Tuesday on Rittenhouse Square.
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| American Music Awards Topped by Taylor Swift and Adele |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/21/11 1:14 pm | updated: 11/21/11 1:14 pm |
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Taylor Swift is bringing more pride to Pennsylvania, not to mention some more award hardware. Swift won three American Music Awards including beating Adele, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Lil Wayne for artist of the year. The 21-year-old Swift previously claimed the award in 2009.
"This is so crazy," beamed Swift, who also picked up the trophies for favorite country female artist and favorite country album for "Speak Now."
Adele had been the night's leading nominee... Read More |
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| Eagles Defeat the Giants in the Meadowlands - AGAIN |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/21/11 9:33 am | updated: 11/21/11 9:33 am |
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Playing with backups and their back up against the playoff elimination wall, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Giants 17-10. The Birds overcame injuries to Michael Vick and Jeremy Maclin, who did not play, as well as the mental breakdown of Desean Jackson's 50 yard taunting penalty to beat the New York Giants AGAIN in the Meadowlands.
LeSean McCoy found little room to run, and QB backup Vince Young did just enough to lead the Birds offense to 17 points. The defense played well,... Read More |
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| Phillies Pick Up Ty Wigginton From the Rockies |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/21/11 9:20 am | updated: 11/21/11 9:20 am |
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| The Phillies grabbed utilityman Ty Wigginton from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for a player to be named later. Wigginton was a .242 hitter with 15 homers and 47 RBIs in 130 games last season. He played third and first base, left field and right field. The 34-year-old Wigginton has hit .265 with 158 homers and 548 RBIs in 1,190 games in 10 seasons with the New York Mets, Pittsburgh, Tampa Bay, Houston, Baltimore and Colorado. Wigginton was an All-Star in 2010 with the Baltimore Orioles.Read More |
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| Two Runners Collapse and Die at Philadelphia Marathon |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/21/11 9:15 am | updated: 11/21/11 9:15 am |
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| Despite nearly perfect running conditions, two runners died during the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday. A 21-year-old male, collapsed at the finish line and a 40-year-old male collapsed a quarter mile from the finish line. A spokesperson for the University of Pennsylvania confirmed the 21-year-old was senior Jeffrey Lee, a nursing and business major from California who was competing in the half-marathon. Both runners were taken to Hahnemann University Hospital where they were pronounced dead of... Read More |
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| Cardinal Bevilacqua to Testify |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/21/11 9:06 am | updated: 11/21/11 9:06 am |
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| After months of legal maneuvering, Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua is expected to testify about how the Archdiocese of Philadelphia handled years of child sex-abuse allegations. His deposition will take place over several days in a closed hearing at Bevilacqua's residence beginning November 28th at St Charles Seminary. The Cardinal's lawyers have claimed that Bevilacqua is suffering from dementia and would not be a competent witness. But after review of medical records, Common Pleas Judge... Read More |
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| PHA Auction Draws Over 500 to Bid on 400 Philadelphia Properties |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/17/11 1:07 pm | updated: 11/17/11 1:07 pm |
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More than 500 investors crowded the ballroom at the Westin Hotel in Center City this week as the Philadelphia Housing Authority held its first auction of houses, lots, and other real estate.
The 400 properties were sold individually and in packages of two to 25.
None of the properties are in move-in condition, said Max Spann Jr. of the Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co., which conducted the auction.
Michael Kelly, executive director of the housing... Read More |
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| Flyers Looking for More Wins at Home |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/17/11 12:36 pm | updated: 11/17/11 12:36 pm |
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The Flyers have been impressive on the road this season posting a 6-0-1 road record, but at home they are only 4-3-2. Currently behind the Penguins in the Atlantic Division, the Flyers need to make more out of the Philadelphia home ice advantage.
That needs to pick up, especially if the Flyers hope to eventually put some distance on rivals in the Atlantic Division. They trail the Penguins by two points in the standings.
“We talked about our home-ice advantage... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
